Controlled Hunt Information | Idaho Fish and Game The application period for Idaho’s second big game controlled hunt drawing runs Aug 5-15 Any hunter who drew a controlled big game hunt tag has until Aug 1 to buy it, and those that aren't purchased will be available for a second drawing To see available big game tags available for the second application period, check out the Controlled Hunt Information webpage
Licenses, tags, and permits - Idaho Fish and Game Idaho has both controlled and general season hunts General season tags are available on a first-come, first served basis Hunters need to apply for controlled hunts, which are issued through a random drawing Fishing To fish in Idaho any person 14 years of age or older must have a valid fishing license
Elk hunting | Idaho Fish and Game Elk hunting Idaho has many elk hunting opportunities An incredible mixture of elk hunting opportunity is available to the hunter, thanks to Idaho’s diverse habitats and a population of more than 120,000 elk
Controlled Hunt Application Information | Idaho Fish and Game Controlled Hunt Application Resources and Worksheet To apply for a controlled hunt, residents and nonresidents must have a valid Idaho hunting license and can use the application worksheet below or apply online These worksheets are also found in the respective rules booklets Moose, Mountain Goat, Bighorn Sheep – [PDF, 118 KB] Deer, Elk, Pronghorn, Black Bear, Turkey – [PDF, 123 KB] Print
Idaho Super Hunts - Idaho Fish and Game Idaho’s Super Hunt and Super Hunt Combo tags allow hunters to pursue world class big game in any open hunt in Idaho Every year, 34 hunters win this special opportunity! To win a Super Hunt tag, hunters need to enter the Super Hunt Drawings
Bighorn Sheep Hunting - Idaho Fish and Game Bighorn Sheep Hunting To hunt bighorn sheep in Idaho, you need to apply for a controlled hunt tag Hunters dream of drawing one of Idaho’s coveted bighorn sheep tags Once one of the most common species in the West, several thousand roam Idaho’s remote rugged mountains and steep river canyons today
Deer Hunting | Idaho Fish and Game Idaho’s general season tags and controlled hunts give hunters access to some of the best deer hunting in the West Hunters can pursue both mule deer and white-tailed deer, largely on public land Mule deer are widespread in the central mountains and southern deserts of Idaho, while white-tailed deer dominate the northern forested areas of Idaho
Hunting | Idaho Fish and Game Hunting in Idaho runs the spectrum from plentiful upland game to highly coveted big game species Seasons are generally structured to provide a wide variety of hunting experiences with a strong emphasis on opportunity